Because elmo is here where as he'll be either a coach or moved on in summer as out of contract. Or Bruce will sign him perhaps! For me I can't do no wrong for elmo and I don't see Guilbert as part of Smith plans as he's part of old regime signed by Suso.Villa tried to move him on in summer but a deal collapsed. He was told he was 3rd choice. Good luck to him but he clearly in no plans and don't see him doing an Alan Hutton
I would love it if we kept Guilbert.
I wouldn't be keeping any back up players that we can shift. We're in a position where we have a very strong 11 and not much beyond that. The next stage of development is slowly signing players who can put genuine pressure on our first teamers. Guilbert is a fine back up for a midtable side but to be top 8 or beyond we need a genuine alternative to Cash.Upgrades to the likes of Engels, Taylor, Nakamba, Conor and Davis that will put pressure on the first teamers. Particularly if we're in Europe.Particularly at fullback, in our system the fullbacks are asked to support high up in attacks and tuck narrow when we're defending. We need 2 for each of those spots IMO. The options Spurs and Leicester have at fullback are what we should strive for.
He likes a trick that's for sure. Never seems to be much end product though, but looks a decent prospect.
Quote from: chrisw1 on January 14, 2021, 05:21:15 PMHe likes a trick that's for sure. Never seems to be much end product though, but looks a decent prospect.He is 19 and playing with Reading. We don't need the finished article. He has a lot of natural ability. We would be the perfect environment to develop him.
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 14, 2021, 05:27:05 PMQuote from: chrisw1 on January 14, 2021, 05:21:15 PMHe likes a trick that's for sure. Never seems to be much end product though, but looks a decent prospect.He is 19 and playing with Reading. We don't need the finished article. He has a lot of natural ability. We would be the perfect environment to develop him.I would imagine playing regularly in the Championship rather than our u23's with an occaisional sub appearance would be the perfect way for him to develop. But even so, yes he looks a very good prospect and for the right price I'd be keen to see what he can do with us.